Ilford Halal Meat Bazar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Redbridge
Ilford Halal Meat Bazar holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 171 High Road, IG1 1DG
How it compares in Redbridge
A 2 is rare: only 37 of 1,783 rated places in Redbridge score this low, about one in 48. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,181 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ← Ilford Halal Meat Bazar | |
| 1 out of 5 | 82 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 378 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Ilford Halal Meat Bazar the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ilford Halal Meat Bazar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Annes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Balfour Nursery Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Albert Road Children’s Centre Caring Premises | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| AX Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Banana Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Ashwood House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Ilford Halal Meat Bazar
What is Ilford Halal Meat Bazar's food hygiene rating?
Ilford Halal Meat Bazar has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Redbridge Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Ilford Halal Meat Bazar safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ilford Halal Meat Bazar last inspected?
Ilford Halal Meat Bazar was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ilford Halal Meat Bazar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ilford Halal Meat Bazar compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,783 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Ilford Halal Meat Bazar holds a 2. 37 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Ilford Halal Meat Bazar and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Redbridge, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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